Caregivers Should Make These 5 Promises to Their Incoming Kindergartners
PA Promise for Children has released a list of five promises that caregivers should make to their incoming kindergartner to help ensure that they do well in school.
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The list, which was included in PA Promise for Children’s latest Kindergarten Here I Come newsletter, covers everything from nutrition and hygiene to routines and reading.
The five promises on the list include:
I promise to make sure my child has a healthy, nutritious breakfast before school every day. This will give my child energy to stay focused and learn.
I promise to teach my child to practice good hygiene (like brushing teeth, bathing, wearing clean clothes). This will help my child feel better about him or herself.
I promise to teach my child good habits (like washing hands, covering nose and mouth to sneeze, closed mouth when chewing). This will help keep my child healthy and prevent spreading germs.
I promise to create a bedtime routine, making sure my child gets at least 10-12 hours of sleep each night. This will help my child be well rested and ready to learn.
I promise to read with my child every day. This will help my child recognize words and gives me quality time with my child.
More Resources
Caregivers Should Lead with Joy and Curiosity When Children Transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten, Trying Together
Top 10 Skills for Children Entering Kindergarten, ELRC Region 5
Prepare for Kindergarten, PA Promise for Children
Ready or Not, Kindergarten, Here We Come!, NAEYCTransition to Kindergarten, The Pennsylvania Key
Getting Ready for Kindergarten: How to Prepare and What to Expect, Bright Horizons